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Chico, CA Code of Ordinances
CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE
THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CHICO
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 (RESERVED)
Title 5 BUSINESS REGULATIONS1
Title 6 (RESERVED)
Title 7 ANIMALS
Title 8 HEALTH AND SANITATION1
Chapter 8.02 JUNK - STORAGE
Chapter 8.04 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL - GENERAL PROVISIONS2
Chapter 8.08 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL - STORAGE AND COLLECTION
Chapter 8.12 SOLID WASTE RECEPTACLES
Chapter 8.13 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL - MANDATORY SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
Chapter 8.14 DEPOSITS OF SOLID WASTE IN A CITY CREEK, CHANNEL OR OTHER WATERCOURSE
Chapter 8.16 LEAVES AND RUBBISH IN STREETS
Chapter 8.20 WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT3
Chapter 8.28 SMOKING REGULATIONS*
Chapter 8.30 SELF-SERVICE DISPLAYS OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA
Chapter 8.32 WOOD BURNING REGULATIONS
Chapter 8.36 SINGLE-USE CARRYOUT BAGS
TITLE 8 FOOTNOTES
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 AIRPORT1
Title 12 PARKS
Title 13 (RESERVED)
Title 14 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Title 15 UTILITY SERVICES
Title 16 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION1
Title 17 (RESERVED)
Title 18 SUBDIVISIONS
Title 19 LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS1
Title 2R ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS RULES
Title 3R REVENUE AND FINANCE RULES AND PROCEDURES
Title 5R BUSINESS RULES AND REGULATIONS
Title 8R SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RULES
Title 10R VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC RULES AND PROCEDURES
Title 11R CHICO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS1
Title 12R RULES AND REGULATIONS OF BIDWELL PARK AND OTHER PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS1
Title 14R BUILDING IN STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 15R WATER AND SEWERS
Title 16R BUILDING STANDARDS
Title 18R DESIGN CRITERIA AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS1
TABLES
Chico, CA Comprehensive Ordinance Table
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8.12.020   Solid Waste Receptacles - Type and size.
   Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, chapters 5.16, 8.04, and 8.08, receptacles for the storage of solid waste shall:
   A.   Have tight-fitting covers for holding solid waste without leakage or escape of odors;
   B.   Have suitable bails or handles;
   C.   Be constructed of watertight metal or plastic material.
   D.   Shall be of a type, side, and color approved by the city manager.
(Prior code § 11.14 (Ord. 691 §11.8-1, Ord. 967 §3, Ord 1134 §4, Ord. 1361 §1), Ord. 2253)
8.12.030   Solid Waste Receptacles - Number.
   Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, chapters 5.16, 8.04, and 8.08, receptacles for storage of solid waste shall be furnished in the minimum of one per residential unit and additional receptacles shall be furnished when necessary to store the solid waste which would ordinarily accumulate on the property in one week’s time.
(Prior code § 11.15 (Ord. 691 §11.8-2, Ord. 1134 §5), Ord. 2253)
8.12.040   Solid Waste Receptacles - Placement.
   It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to place receptacles used for the storage or accumulation of solid waste in such a manner:
   A.   That the bottoms of the receptacles shall be at least two inches above a well- drained surface except where the receptacle is located within a concrete form beneath the surface of the ground which was installed prior to April 18, 1991;
   B.   That the receptacles are readily accessible for emptying and removing the solid waste therein;
   C.   That such receptacles will not be offensive or a nuisance to any person; and
   D.   That, except when set out for collection, such receptacles are stored and maintained to the side or rear of the structure where the solid waste is generated and out of public view unless it is determined by the Building Official that this is not feasible. This subsection shall not apply to containers set out for collection in alleys.
(Prior code § 11.16 (Ord. 691 §11.8-3, Ord. 1860 §10), Ord. 2253, Ord. 2284)
8.12.045   Solid Waste Receptacles - Type and size - Exceptions.
   Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter to the contrary, plastic bags, when sealed and closed, may be utilized for the collection of solid waste in lieu of the receptacles otherwise required by this chapter. The plastic bags shall be provided by the city’s solid waste collectors and shall be of a type, size and color approved by the city manager.
(Ord. 2165 §1, Ord. 2253)
8.12.080   Placement of solid waste receptacles within front yards and adjoining public rights-of-way.
   It shall be unlawful for any person to place a solid waste receptacle within a front yard or adjoining public right-of-way to facilitate solid waste collection services except in accordance with the following standards:
   A.   The solid waste receptacle shall be of a type approved by the city manager;
   B.   The solid waste receptacle shall be securely covered and no solid waste shall be permitted to remain outside of the receptacle;
   C.   The solid waste receptacle shall not be placed in a position that will obstruct public streets, public sidewalks, or any public or private driveway; and
   D.   The solid waste receptacle shall not be placed in the front yard or adjoining public right-of-way more than12 hours in advance of the day on which solid waste collection services are to be provided, and shall be removed from the front yard or adjoining public right-of-way the same day upon which solid waste collection services are provided.
(Ord. 1767, Ord. 2253)
8.12.085   Solid waste and recycling receptacles within the central business district.
   Within the area bounded on the north by Big Chico Creek, on the south by the south right-of-way line of East and West 5th Street, on the west by the west right-of-way line of Salem Street, and on the east by the east right-of-way line of Wall Street:
   A.   Except as provided in subsection B, it shall be unlawful for any person to place a solid waste or recycling receptacle within a public right-of-way.
   B.   A solid waste or recycling receptacle may be placed on the sidewalk for collection between 5:00 p.m. on the day before collection services are to be provided and 9:30 a.m on the following day, provided the receptacle is a wheeled container and is placed for collection on the sidewalk against an adjoining wall.
(Ord. 1860 §9, Ord. 2317)
8.12.090   Recyclable solid waste - Type of containers.
   Notwithstanding anything hereinabove to the contrary, in connection with the recycling program set forth in Chapter 5.16 of this code, solid waste collectors shall provide a recycling container system for recyclables to each single-family, two-family and other multifamily residential customer at no additional cost to the customer.
   The recycling container system shall be designed and used to collect recyclable solid waste, and shall be of a type, size and color approved by the city manager.
(Ord. 1860 §11, Ord. 1955 §4)
8.12.100   Recyclable solid waste - Placement of receptacles - Single-family and two-family residences.
   Notwithstanding anything hereinabove to the contrary, it shall be unlawful for any person to place recycling receptacles used for storing or accumulating recyclable solid waste within a front yard or adjoining public right-of-way except that single-family and two-family residential customers may do so in accordance with the following standards:
   A.   Such recycling receptacles shall be placed in the front yard or adjoining public right- of-way, not more than 12 hours in advance of the day on which the recyclable collection services are to be provided, and shall be removed from the front yard or adjoining public right-of-way the same day upon which solid waste collection services are provided;
   B.   Such recycling receptacles shall not be placed in a position that will obstruct public streets, public sidewalks, or any public or private driveway;
   C.   Such recycling receptacles shall contain recyclable solid waste only and no other solid waste or recyclable yard debris and shall not be offensive or a nuisance to any person; and
   D.   Except when set out for collection, such recycling receptacles are stored and maintained to the side or rear of the structure where the solid waste is generated and out of public view unless it is determined by the Building Official that this is not feasible. This subsection shall not apply to containers set out for collection in alleys.
(Ord. 1860 §12, Ord. 1955 §5, Ord. 2253, Ord. 2284)
8.12.105   Recyclable solid waste - Placement of containers - Multifamily residences.
   A.   All owners of multifamily residential complexes consisting of three or more units shall provide recycling service to the residents thereof. Multifamily residential complex owners shall provide and maintain one or more recycling containers with a total capacity of at least 64-gallons for every ten (10) units. The recycling containers shall be located in areas that are equally convenient for use by residents as are the areas in which solid waste containers are located. For multifamily residences existing at the time this requirement is adopted and for which the building official determines that there is no adequate location to accommodate recycling containers as required by this section, the building official may approve alternative locations or an alternative container capacity.
   B.   The location of recycling containers at multifamily residential complexes consisting of 3 or more residential units for which a building permit is issued on or after the effective date of this section shall be determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in Title 19 of this code.
   C.   The location of recycling containers at existing multifamily residential complexes, and multifamily residential complexes for which a building permit has been issued prior to the effective date of this section, shall be as set forth below.
      1.   Recycling containers shall be located in an enclosed area within, or next to, existing trash enclosures; provided, however, that no container shall be placed in such a manner that reduces or eliminates existing significant landscaping features or spaces currently designated for automobile or bicycle parking.
      2.   The owner, or an authorized agent of the owner, of each multifamily residence subject hereto, who is unable to place the required recycling containers within, or next to, existing trash enclosures, shall, within 3 months of the effective date of this section, and prior to the placement of any recycling containers, submit a recycling collection site plan to the city’s planning division setting forth the proposed location for one or more recycling containers. The plan also shall include a written explanation as to why the recycling containers cannot be placed within, or next to, the existing trash enclosures. Recycling collection site plans shall not eliminate or reduce existing significant landscaping features or spaces currently designated for automobile or bicycle parking in order to accommodate recycling containers.
      3.   If existing conditions at a multifamily residence subject to this section prevent the location of recycling containers within or next to existing trash enclosures, the city's director may approve alternative locations. In reviewing and approving such plans, the primary goal shall be to institute an accessible recycling collection program at each multifamily residential complex while minimizing undue hardships for the residents or owners thereof. It is recognized that due to conditions in existing multifamily residential units, it may be necessary to allow for flexibility in the number of containers placed and the locations of the containers. In approving a plan, the director may impose any conditions or requirements deemed necessary to accomplish this goal.
      4.   Recycling collection site plans shall be subject to architectural review approval by the planning director, provided, however, that a recycling collection site plan shall be subject to architectural review by the city's architectural review board if the director determines that the plan provides for the elimination or relocation of significant landscaping features or a significant reduction in the size of any significant landscaping feature or the number of spaces designated for automobile or bicycle parking.
      5.   The director shall notify, in writing, each applicant submitting a recycling collection site plan of the action taken by the director in approving or denying the plan. If a plan is not approved, the applicant shall submit revised plans within 30 days after the director gives notice that the plan has not been approved. Any determination of the director in approving or denying a plan may be appealed to the city council pursuant to the procedures set forth in Chapter 2.80 of this code.
   D.   Each owner of multifamily residential units subject to this section shall provide the recycling containers required therein within 6 months after the effective date of this section.
   E.   After the placement of recycling containers at a multifamily residential complex subject to this section, at the time that any lease or rental agreement is signed by a tenant for a multifamily unit in that complex, the owner, or agent of the owner, thereof shall (1) inform the new tenant of the availability of recycling, the location of the recycling collection sites and the materials that may be recycled, and (2) provide the new tenant with written information describing the city's recycling program. Such written information shall be provided to the owners or their agents by the city’s solid waste permittees.
(Ord. 1955 §6, Ord. 2113 §14, Ord. 2221 §1, Ord. 2268, Ord. 2439 §69)
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